The creative and tech industries are essential to economic and cultural innovation, yet many talented professionals struggle to turn their skills into sustainable businesses. BANDWIDTH, a groundbreaking new support program, is stepping in to bridge the gap—offering expert mentoring, industry connections, and real-world business strategies to help creatives thrive.
Our BANDWIDTH PLUG-IN sessions are a free interactive event, designed to provide creatives with essential insights, hands-on guidance, and networking opportunities to set them up for success.
What an incredible turnout for our BANDWIDTH Plug-In session on Thursday at Bloom, 433 University Boulevard, Bentley WA 6102!
Over 70 creatives joined us in person and virtually for an inspiring afternoon of ideas, insight, and connection.
We’ve already received some fantastic feedback from attendees — thank you! 
If you missed it, don’t worry — we’ll be sharing video highlights of the session very soon.
A huge shoutout to our guest speakers who brought wisdom, energy, and real-world advice:
Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC – Minister for Regional Development
Ian Hale – HALO Films / The Backlot Perth
Lillian Silk – PICA
Big thanks also to our Guest Panel:
Justin Davies, Michal Napora, Anthony Sweet, Lillian Silk
And our brilliant Global Village Panel:
Lara Allport (The National Grid) Joe Crossley (Astral Projekt) Charu Menon (Heckler HQ) Medeia Cohan-Petrolino (Creative leader, entrepreneur, connector)
Geraldton! BANDWIDTH 
Plug-In is your chance to connect, share, and grow your creative business or idea – right here in the Midwest.
Bring yourself – your energy & experience
Your biz or biz idea – whether fresh or established
And your thoughts – on how WA could better support creatives like you
Join a powerful roundtable with other local creatives, entrepreneurs & industry voices. It’s FREE to attend!
PLUS, learn about AMPLIFY – a 6-week program offering expert-led sessions, mentoring, and practical tools to grow your creative business.
Thursday 8th May 2025
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Regional Sounds, 246 Marine Terrace, Geraldton, WA 6530 What an incredible turnout for our BANDWIDTH Plug-In session on Thursday at Bloom, 433 University Boulevard, Bentley WA 6102!
Over 70 creatives joined us in person and virtually for an inspiring afternoon of ideas, insight, and connection.
We’ve already received some fantastic feedback from attendees — thank you! If you missed it, don’t worry — we’ll be sharing video highlights of the session very soon.
A huge shoutout to our guest speakers who brought wisdom, energy, and real-world advice: Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC – Minister for Regional Development Ian Hale – HALO Films / The Backlot Perth Lillian Silk – PICA
Big thanks also to our Guest Panel:
Justin Davies, Michal Napora, Anthony Sweet, Lillian Silk
And our brilliant Global Village Panel: Lara Allport (The National Grid) Joe Crossley (Astral Projekt) Charu Menon (Heckler HQ) Medeia Cohan-Petrolino (Creative leader, entrepreneur, connector)
Workshops, Q&A sessions, and expert presentations on creative entrepreneurship.
Informal networking and collaboration opportunities with like-minded professionals.
Insights from industry experts on how to build a sustainable creative business. Free attendance – open to all creatives!Following on from our Plug-In sessions, there’s an opportunity to sign up for ‘AMPLIFY’; an exclusive six-week mentor program, providing a structured SOUNDING BOARD experience where selected participants receive tailored guidance from industry experts. Kicking off in May 2025, AMPLIFY will help creatives refine their business strategies an take their careers to the next level. Check out the Amplify Page for full details.Don’t hesitate to contact us at bandwidthprogram@gmail.com
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